Cone-Rod Dystrophies

**Definition:** Genetically heterogeneous and sometimes syndromic (e.g., BARDET BIEDL SYNDROME; and SPINOCEREBELLAR ATAXIA TYPE 7) retinopathies with initial RETINAL CONE involvement. They are characterized by decreased VISUAL ACUITY; COLOR VISION DEFECTS; progressive loss of peripheral vision and night blindness.

**Tree numbers:** - C11.270.152 - C11.768.585.658.250 - C16.320.290.152

**Synonyms:** - Cone-Rod Dystrophy - Cone-Rod Degenerations - Cone-Rod Retinal Dystrophy - Retinal Cone-Rod Dystrophy